Joseph Oscar Wilson III Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Oscar Wilson III of Ruckersville, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 89, on October 18, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Oscar Wilson III to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Oscar Wilson, Jr. and Ethel Wilson Ware Grandstaff; his former wife Ruby Johnson Wilson; his granddaughter Nevaeh Gentry; and his stepson Rodney Allen Shifflett.
He is survived by: his wife Peggy Hoffman Wilson; his children, Connie Hanson, Debra Wilson, Joseph O. Wilson IV (Andrea) and Samuel Wilson (Susan); his stepsons, Michael Shifflett (Sharon) and Bradley Shifflett (Christal); his daughter-in-law Penny Shifflett; his half-sister Patti Molter (Steve); and his friend Rachel Snow. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel (59 Edgewood School Ln, Madison, VA 22727).